Associate Project Designer (Staunton, VA)

Dominion Energy•Staunton, VA

6d•$58,700 - $76,200•Hybrid

About The Position

This is an entry-level position in a progressive series of technical roles within Electric Distribution Design. Through structured training and hands-on experience, the Associate Project Designer manages approximately 25–75 projects from inception through project release. Projects may involve new construction, replacement, or relocation of electric distribution facilities, including fiber. The role applies engineering principles and accounts for equipment and labor when estimating project timelines and costs. The designer communicates company policies and procedures, electric service requirements, applicable state, county, and regulatory codes, project timelines, and status updates to internal and external stakeholders. As the assigned project contact, the designer represents the Company throughout the design process, inspects job sites, and makes facility-placement decisions based on safety, accessibility, and operational needs. The role also prepares underground agreements, billing authorities, and revenue calculations, and coordinates right-of-way, environmental, highway, and railroad permits, as well as easement agreements, to support compliance with local, state, and federal guidelines. It coordinates installation or relocation of other utilities, such as cable television and phone service. The position assists with storm restoration by driving, patrolling, and scouting damaged locations and digitally collecting information. Storm restoration may be local, regional, or mutual aid. For DESC only, storm restoration duties may also include creating switching orders as needed to reflect field conditions, troubleshooting lines, restoring power, field switching, holding clearance, and obtaining material lists. The position follows a hybrid 3-2 schedule: three days in the office and two days teleworking. Working conditions include office work 51–75% of the time, outdoor work 26–50% of the time, and travel up to 25%.

Requirements

0–2+ years of related experience.
Basic knowledge of electric distribution design, electricity, company policies and procedures, and personal computers.
Verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
Ability to learn concepts, technical tools, and programs.
Time-management and organizational skills.
Project-management skills.
Math and technical aptitude.
Ability to interact effectively with customers and team members.
Attention to detail.
Physical ability to perform prolonged walking over varying terrain, climbing, stooping, bending, and prolonged standing and sitting.
Associate degree or an equivalent combination of education and demonstrated related experience may be accepted in lieu of the preferred education level.
Must complete the Projects Designer Development Program.
Valid state driver's license.

Nice To Haves

Preferred disciplines include Technical Studies, Project Construction, Business Administration, or an Electrical Design certificate from a two-year college partnership; other disciplines may be substituted.
Notary Public.

Responsibilities

Manage approximately 25–75 electric distribution design projects from inception through project release.
Apply engineering principles and account for equipment and labor to estimate project timelines and costs.
Communicate company policies and procedures, electric service requirements, applicable codes, project timelines, and status updates to internal and external stakeholders.
Represent the Company as the assigned point of contact throughout the design process.
Inspect job sites and designate facility placement based on safety, accessibility, and operational needs.
Prepare underground agreements, billing authorities, and revenue calculations.
Coordinate right-of-way, environmental, highway, and railroad permits, and easement agreements to ensure compliance with local, state, and federal guidelines.
Coordinate installation or relocation of other utilities, including cable television and phone services.
Assist with storm restoration by driving, patrolling, and scouting damaged locations and digitally obtaining information; restoration may be local, regional, or mutual aid.
For DESC only, assist with storm restoration by creating switching orders as needed, troubleshooting lines, restoring power, performing field switching, holding clearance, and obtaining material lists.